Maison Mihara Yasuhiro is a Japanese label founded by designer Mihara Yasuhiro, who started out hand-stitching footwear himself. Its signature is the OG Sole - deliberately uneven, as if it had melted and warped slightly, giving the impression of a shoe worn in for years. Every pair looks a little different because of it, and that is an intended part of the design, not a flaw.
The collection is dominated by high and low top trainers on canvas and leather uppers, in muted shades: black, white, beige and washed greys. Details such as scuffing, contrast stitching and irregular sole edges mean Mihara Yasuhiro shoes read instantly, even without a big logo.
This is a pick for people who build a wardrobe around cut and texture rather than hype. They work brilliantly with wide-leg trousers, oversize coats and layered outfits in the spirit of Japanese minimalism, but they break up a simple jeans-and-white-tee look just as well.
Sizing is given in Japanese numbering and the shoes often run slightly narrow - with a wider foot, go one size up. Every pair at SHEZAMME goes through authentication, and shipping is handled within 24 hours.
